Research Methods with International Development

Overview

The MSc is designed to comply with the research training requirements for two ESRC scholarships as administered by the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP): the three-year PhD scholarship and the four-year scholarship that covers an eligible one year master's and a three-year PhD.

The Research Methods with International Development course from The University of Manchester  is ideal if you want to apply for an ESRC scholarship through the NWSSDTP or a School of Environment, Education and Development scholarship. NWSSDTP approved master's must meet the minimum research training requirement expected by the ESRC.

Career opportunities

MSc Research Methods is ideal if you are considering PhD study and/or a career in research in international development.

The Global Development Institute (GDI) will equip you with the skills for specialist positions in development-related NGOs and public and private organisations. Potential careers include:

• international development;

• non-governmental organisations;

• central and local government;

• project implementation;

• consultancy;

• charity;

• urban and regional development policy;

• human resources;

• education;

• information and communication technologies;

• project management;

• research.